Beliefs that determine behaviour are based on core survival instincts, received knowledge, and experience/observation. Sometimes this foundation is considered proof and sometimes prejudice. Philosophers from Cicero to the present time have suggested how to determine the difference, but we continue to be inconsistent.
The next meeting of the Philosophy Club is on Tuesday 19th December starting at 7.30 pm – the location is 34 Waldeck Road, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2AF